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Welding Print Reading

Unit 15

Size of single-fillet
weld

Fillet Welds

Both sides fillet weld

symbols for two joints

1
2

1
2

1
2

Desired weld

Symbol

Desired weld

Symbols

AWelding symbol for arrow side fillet weld.

After completing Unit 15, you will be able to:

H Name the parts of a fillet weld.
H Determine weld size and weld length by interpreting the fillet welding
symbol.
H Read and interpret a fillet welding symbol used for intermittent and
staggered intermittent welds.
H Determine the weld face contour of a fillet weld.

Key Words

Size of equal
double-fillet welds

Size of unequal
double-fillet welds
1
4

1
4

1
2

1
2

1
2

1
2

Symbol

General Use of Fillet Weld Symbol

Welding symbols for fillet welds are shown in Figure 15-2. The dimension
for an arrow side fillet weld is placed on the arrow side of the reference line (the
same side as the weld symbol). Weld size is shown on the left side of the weld
symbol. Unless otherwise noted on the print, the minimum size of a fillet weld is
the specified dimension.

Leg

Symbol

DWelding symbol for both sides fillet welds

for two joints.

Figure 15-2.
There are variations of the welding symbol for a fillet weld.

When a fillet welding symbol does not include

weld size, a general note governing weld size is usually
found elsewhere on the print. Sometimes a company has
specific specifications for fillet weld sizes without indicating size on the print. If no size is given on the print,

A
Toe

1
2

Desired weld

BWelding symbol for arrow side and other

side fillet welds.

A fillet weld is usually used when joining two surfaces perpendicular to each
other or at an angle, Figure 15-1. It is approximately triangular in shape. The parts
of the weld include the weld root, leg, toe, face, (Refer to Unit 13) and throat. The
actual throat is the shortest distance between the weld root and the face of the
weld. The throat affects the strength of the weld.

1
2
1
2

1
2

1
4

Desired weld

pitch
staggered intermittent weld

actual throat
hatching
intermittent weld

CWelding symbols for unequal double-fillet

welds.

ask your supervisor or foreman about the required size

before you start to weld, Figure 15-3.
At times, fillet welds with unequal legs will be
specified. Weld orientation is not indicated by the symbol
but is shown on the print, Figure 15-4.

3
8

Face
2

Actual throat
Toe

1 16

A
Weld root
Leg

11

1
2

A-A
NOTEI. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL
1
FILLET WELDS 8 IN.

Figure 15-3.
If the weld size is not given on the welding symbol, it is found somewhere else on the print or drawing.

Figure 15-1.
Study the parts of a fillet weld.
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1
4

Fillet weld-all-around.

1
2

Orientation
shown on
drawing
1
2

Desired weld

Welding Print Reading

The extent and location of a fillet weld may be given

graphically on a print view by hatching. Hatching is shown
in Figure 15-8. Additional arrows pointing to each section of
the joint are used when you must make abrupt changes in
weld direction. This is illustrated in Figure 15-9.

Size of fillet weld

having unequal legs
10

188

90
10
10

1
4

Symbol

Desired weld
Dimensions are in mm.

When used, the weld length is included to the right

of the weld symbol. Refer to Figure 15-5. The weld is
made completely across the joint when no weld length
dimension is given with the welding symbol. Regardless
of the geometric shape of the joint, a weld-all-around
symbol means the weld is to be made continuously
around the joint. Refer to Figure 15-6. For round parts,
sometimes the weld length is indicated in degrees.
Figure 15-7 shows an example of a fillet weld indicated
for 90 of the joint. The starting and finishing location
are usually indicated on the print.

Weld finish

Symbol

Figure 15-4.
This welding symbol is used for a fillet weld having
unequal legs.

Weld start
1
4

Fillet weld-all-around.

1
4

1
4

Fillet welds are sometimes used in circular joints or

slots. An all-around fillet weld specified for a hole feature
is shown in Figure 15-12.

Symbol

Specifying Fillet Weld Contours

Length of fillet weld

6
Fillet weld on
several planes
(weld continues
around periphery).

Weld length
6

The continuity of an intermittent weld is broken

by recurring unwelded spaces, Figure 15-10. The pitch
(center-to-center spacing) of an intermittent weld (formerly known as a skip weld) is expressed as the distance
between centers of increments on one side of the joint.
The pitch (in inches or millimeters) is shown to the right
of the length dimension. Notice the length of the weld is
the first number followed by the pitch.
Figure 15-11 shows the welding symbol for staggered
intermittent fillet welding. A staggered intermittent weld
occurs on both sides of the joint, with weld increments on
one side alternated with respect to those on the other side.
For a staggered intermittent fillet weld, the side of the
reference line where the weld symbol is closest to the
leader indicates the side of the joint that starts with the
weld. The side of the reference line where the weld symbol is furthest from the leader indicates the side that starts
without the weld (the skip).
Often intermittent welds do not end evenly at the
end of the joint. There may not be enough room for
another intermittent weld. Be sure to ask your supervisor
to explain how the space at the end of the intermittent
weld should be finished.

Fillet Welds in Holes and Slots

Desired weld

24

Intermittent Fillet Welds

24

Figure 15-7.
A print usually indicates the starting and finishing location
of the weld when the length is given in degrees.

The weld face contour of a fillet weld may be specified when a certain welded shape is required. The shape
(flat, convex, or concave) is indicated by a contour symbol used with the fillet weld symbol. Figure 15-13 shows
contour symbols.

0.3
Desired weld

Desired weld
S = Size of weld

Symbol

Figure 15-5.
The number to the right of the welding symbol indicates
the weld length.

Symbol
C
S = Size of weld
Figure 15-6.
Fillet welds applied to joints with various geometric shapes.
AWelding symbol for all-around fillet weld on round stock.
BThe same welding symbol is used when stock is square or
rectangular in shape. CNote the all-around fillet weld on
several planes.

2 Min.

S
4.5

2 Min.

Figure 15-8.
Hatching can graphically illustrate the extent and location
of a fillet weld.

Desired weld

Symbol

Figure 15-9.
When abrupt changes are made in the weld direction, welding
symbol arrows point to each section or joint.

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Weld C
L 's

Fillet Welds

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Welding Print Reading

Method

Length & pitch of increment

of intermittent welds

190

Symbol

Example

Combination fillet and

groove weld with
specified root opening.

Locate welds
at ends

Chipping

Fillet weldall-around
in hole or slot.

C
PR
S

C
S

2-4

Grinding
Desired weld

Locate welds
at ends
Desired Welds
Symbol

S = Size of weld

Symbol

Figure 15-12.
Study the welding symbol and desired weld for an all-around
fillet weld in a hole or slot.

AWelding symbol used to indicate length and

pitch of increments on intermittent fillet welds.

Symbol

Desired weld
G

Figure 15-16.
More than one type of weld is specified for this joint. Note how
both weld symbols are included on the symbol.
Hammering

H
H

Locate welds
at ends
Length & pitch of increments
of chain intermittent welds

S
Type

Symbol

Example

Machining

Weld C
L 's

M
Flat

5
2
5

S
S

2-5
2-5

Rolling

Concave

Symbol

Desired weld

Locate welds
at ends

Peening

Desired Welds

Symbol

BWelding symbol showing length and pitch of increments

of chain intermittent fillet welds.
Figure 15-10.
Note the use of the intermittent fillet welding symbol.

Weld CL 's

10

S
S

Convex

Figure 15-13.
Contour symbols used to specify the face contour of a fillet
weld. The required shape is shown by the appropriate contour
symbol included with the fillet weld symbol.

Length and pitch of increments

of staggered intermittent welds

Locate welds at ends

3-10
3-10

P
P

Figure 15-14.
When the face contour of a weld is to be finished mechanically,
a symbol (letter) with the appropriate finish technique is included
with the fillet weld and face contour weld symbols.

125

If the weld face contour is to be finished mechanically, a finish symbol for the method of finishing the
weld is added to the contour symbol, Figure 15-14. While
the degree of finish (smoothness) is not part of the
American Welding Society standards, some prints do
indicate the desired finish, Figure 15-15.

Combination Weld Symbols

Locate welds at ends

Desired welds

DR
S

3 (TYP.)

Combination fillet and

bevel weld with specified
root opening.

As welded

Symbol

Figure 15-11.
The welding symbol for staggered intermittent fillet welds
is shown.

When another type of weld is to be used with a fillet

weld, weld symbols for both types are included on the
welding symbol, Figure 15-16. Shown is a combined fillet and groove weld with specified sizes. Figure 15-17
shows specifications for a combined fillet and bevel weld.

Figure 15-15.
The degree of finish or weld smoothness is indicated by a
number that specifies (in microinches) the roughest surface
acceptable for this particular application. The larger the number, the rougher the surface permitted. A 125 surface is
smoother than a 250 finish. The symbol is seldom used.

Figure 15-17.
A part requiring a combination fillet and bevel weld for fabrication.

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Print Reading Activities

Part II

Part I

Refer to the drawing below to answer the following

questions.
1. What is the name of the product to be made?

Refer to the drawing below to answer the following

questions.
1. What is the drawing title?

7. The width and thickness dimensions of the material

used to make the support are _____ and _____.
8. What type of weld is specified? _______________
9. Name the type of welding rod that is specified.

2. Name the drawing or print number.

2. Name the drawing number.

10. What is the size of the specified weldments?

3. List the number of parts in the assembly.

3. How many parts make up the assembly?

4. What welding process is to be used?
5. The gussets are located _____ from the edges of
the support.
6. The gusset is made from _____ _____ _____
stock.
There are _____ required in each assembly.

8. The size of the mounting plate is _____ _____

_____.
9. The width and thickness dimensions of the material
required to make the curved section are _____ and
_____.
10. The centerline of the curved section is located
_____ from the lower end of the mounting plate on
the drawing and _____ in from the side.

12. Each corner of the bracket is chamfered _____

_____.

5. What type of weld rod is specified?

11. What are the number and size of holes to be made in

the mounting plate?
A.
B.

13. How many holes are to be drilled? _____________

6. Name the size and type of the weld specified.

12. What additional operation must be performed on the

drilled holes?

11. Sketch the specified welds on the front and side

views in the drawing.

4. What material is specified to make the product?

14. The hole size is _____ diameter. _______________

15. The complete bracket is to be finished by _____.

7. On the drawing below, make a sketch of the required

weld.

13. After welding and machining, what finishing operations are specified?
A.
B.

GAUTHIER ENTERPRISES, INC.

ROD SUPPORT

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Part IV

Draw the correct welding symbols for these welds.

Draw the correct weld as indicated by the welding symbol.

E
.50

1
2

.30

3
8

7
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Part V

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Part VI

Draw the correct welding symbol for the following welds.

Explain the following welding symbols.

1.00 4.00
.25 x .38

4.

1.

1
2

4
4

.25

.25

2
.12

2
2.
S

3
4

2
3.

2
5
5
2
2

5.

.50 1.00
.38 2.00